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TERM 2, WEEK 10 | 25th June 2026
A MESSAGE FROM MRS REBECCA MATTHEWS
As we begin to approach the end of term, our school community enters an important and often demanding period. For many of our senior secondary students, this is a time of consolidation, reflection, and demonstrating the learning that has taken place over the semester.
For our teachers, writing reports and constructively reflecting on student academic growth requires additional hours of work and professional commitment. I would like to take this opportunity to share a few thoughts on how we can all support our young people to finish the term with purpose, confidence, and balance.
The upcoming assessment period is a significant milestone. Exams are not only a measure of academic progress but also an opportunity for students to develop valuable life skills such as organisation, time management, and resilience. We encourage all students to prepare thoughtfully by establishing a clear study plan, breaking revision into manageable sections, and making use of the resources and guidance provided by their teachers.
Consistent effort over time is far more effective than last-minute cramming.
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Families play a vital role during this period. A calm, structured environment at home can make a meaningful difference. Simple strategies -such as helping students maintain regular routines, encouraging healthy sleep habits, and providing reassurance can support both wellbeing and performance. It is equally important to remind students that while exams and assessments matter, they are only one part of their broader learning journey.
At school, we are committed to ensuring that exam and assessment processes run smoothly and fairly. Students have received clear timetables, expectations, and support leading into the exam period. I encourage all students to check their schedules carefully, arrive prepared with the correct materials, and communicate with staff if any concerns arise. Good organisation is one of the strongest predictors of success during this time.
Finally, finishing the term strong is important. Attendance, engagement in remaining classes, and completion of final tasks all contribute to a successful conclusion. Every lesson still counts, and maintaining focus through to the final day reflects both character and commitment.
I thank our students for their ongoing efforts and our families for their continued support and partnership in our shared mission of ‘Transforming lives through Christ and the wonder of learning’. Together, we can ensure that this term concludes positively, with a sense of achievement and readiness for the next stage of learning.
Mrs Rebecca Matthews Director of Secondary
COLLEGE HOUSE POLOS
The College is currently reviewing the quality of a number of uniform items and is aware that many sizes of the coloured College House polo tops are currently out of stock.
During this review period, students are welcome to wear their red Sport polo tops instead of their College House polo tops on specified days.
Please contact your child’s Home Group teacher if you have any questions.
In response to feedback received from our College community, the black collars on the Sports rugby jumpers have been improved to reduce fading.
These jumpers will be available from Academy Uniforms
A reminder that the Northside Christian College School Building Fund is open to tax-deductible donations
These funds will greatly benefit Northside, enabling the provision of quality education to current and future students, as well as benefiting the donor with a tax deduction.
School Building Fund donations may be used for the following:
Capital improvements and refurbishments
Repairs, painting, plumbing and general maintenance
Replacing floor coverings
Heater/Cooler repairs and/or replacement
Cleaning a school building
Building insurance
Security costs
All contributions to the Building Fund are tax deductible and will be gratefully accepted. Donations can be made through our Finance Office between 9:00am3:30pm Monday to Friday.
For further information on donating funds, please contact the office on 9467 2499.
Monday 13th July - Friday 17th July
Monday 13th July:
Student Free Day
Mary Poppins Jr Rehearsal
Tuesday 14th July:
Student Free Day
Mary Poppins Jr Intensive Rehearsal
Wednesday 15th July:
Start of Term 3, 8:40am
Secondary Jazz Band Weekly Rehearsal
Friday 17 July: th
Senior Worship Band Rehearsals
Monday 20th July:
Monday 20th July - Friday 24th July
Dan Principe Workshops - Years 9 - 10
Secondary Chapel Service
Wednesday 22nd July:
Secondary Jazz Band Weekly Rehearsal
Year 7/8 CSEN Fortnightly Sport
Thursday 23rd July:
CSEN Football Championships
Friday 24th July:
Engage 9 Urban Endevour - Day 1 City Visit
Christmas Eve in July
Senior Worship Band Rehearsals
Saturday 25th July:
Monday 27th July - Friday 31st July
Monday 27th July:
Mary Poppins Jr Rehearsal
Tuesday 28th July:
Secondary School Information Evening
Thriving Minds Years 7 - 8
Wednesday 29th July:
Engage 9 Urban Endeavour Day 2: Big Issue Excursion
Secondary Jazz Band Weekly Rehearsals
Year 7 School Based Immunisations
CSEN Fortnightly Sport Years 7/8
Thursday 30th July:
Thriving Minds Years 9 - 10
Friday 31st July:
Engage 9 Urban Endeavour Day 3: City Visit
Senior Worship Band Rehearsals
Monday 3rd August - Friday 7th August
Monday 3rd August:
Mary Poppins Jr Rehearsal
Secondary Chapel Service
Tuesday 4th August:
Australian Maths Competition
Thriving Minds Years 7 - 8
Tuesday 4th August - Friday 7th August
Outdoor Ed Unit 1 & 2 - Field Trip 3
Wednesday 5th August:
Principals Day
Engage 9 Urban Endeavour Day 4: Homelessness Documentary Making
Secondary Jazz Band Weekly Rehearsals
CSEN Fortnightly Sport Years 9/10
Thursday 6th August:
Prep – Year 12 Parent Student Teacher
Conferences (PSTC)
Student Free Day
Friday 7th August:
Senior Worship Band Rehearsals
Monday 10th August - Friday 14th August
Monday 10th August:
Mary Poppins Jr Rehearsal
Tuesday 11th August
Senior Moot Competition
Wednesday 12th August
Secondary Jazz Band Weekly Rehearsals
CSEN Fortnightly Sport Years 7/8
Wednesday 12th August - Friday 14th August
Year 10 Mid Year Boost Camp
Thursday 13th August
Write a Book in a Day
Friday 14th August
Senior Worship Band Rehearsals
SCIENCE WEEK
Monday 17th August - Friday 21st August
Monday 17th August:
Science Week Dress-up Day
Secondary Chapel Service
Mary Poppins Jr Rehearsal
Wednesday 19th August:
Secondary Jazz Band Weekly Rehearsals
CSEN Fortnightly Sport Years 9/10
Thursday 20th August:
CSEN Netball Championships
Friday 21st August:
Student Leadership - Hot Chocolate sales for Bundoora Extended Care (Fundraiser)
Senior Worship Band Rehearsals
BOOK WEEK
Monday 24th August - Friday 28th August
Monday 24th August:
Mary Poppins Jr Rehearsal
Wednesday 26th August:
Secondary Jazz Band Weekly Rehearsals
CSEN Fortnightly Sport Years 7/8
Friday 28th August:
Book Week Dress-Up Day & Parade
Senior Worship Band Rehearsals
TEACHER AIDE APPRECIATION WEEK
Monday 31st August - Friday 4th September
Monday 31st August - Friday 4th September:
Mary Poppins Jr Production 2026
Monday 31st August:
Secondary Chapel Service
Wednesday 2nd September:
Secondary Jazz Band Weekly Rehearsals
CSEN Fortnightly Sport Years 9/10
Friday 4th September:
Parents and Friends’ Father’s
Day Stall
CAREERS WEEK
Monday 7th September - Friday 11th September
Tuesday 8th September:
SSV Division Athletics
Engage 9 Urban Endeavour Showcase
Wednesday 9th September:
Secondary Jazz Band Weekly Rehearsals
CSEN Fortnightly Sport Years 7/8
Thursday 10th September:
Engage 9 Urban Endeavour Day 5: Shrine of Remembrance
R U OK? Day
Friday 11th September:
CSEN Secondary Athletics Championships
Senior Worship Band Rehearsals
Monday 14th September - Friday 18th September
Monday 14th September:
Whole School Chapel
Tuesday 15th September:
Footy Colours Day
2027 Year 9 Information Evening
Year 10V SafeTalk Workshop
Wednesday 16th September:
Secondary Jazz Band Weekly Rehearsals
CSEN Fortnightly Sport Years 9/10
Thursday 17th September:
Last Day of Term 3
Year 10B SafeTalk Workshop
Last day to withdraw for 2027
Friday 18 September th
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Dear Parents/Guardians,
Within our school community there are students who shine brightly, displaying exemplary dedication and academic talent. They deserve to be recognised and this year we are giving them the opportunity to showcase and celebrate their talents in the world-renowned ICAS competition
What is ICAS?
ICAS is an online academic competition that gives students the opportunity to challenge theirhigher orderthinking and problem-solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science, Writing, SpellingBee,and Digital Technologies.
ICAS results are in-depth and meaningful, and ICAS evaluates student performance against other competition entrants across the state and nation. The data reveals student strengths and weaknesses and can help you recognise and support your child's academic journey.
Learn more about ICAS here:(icasassessments.com/products-icas/).
ICAS results and certificate
Every student who participates is celebrated and recognised with a printed certificate in each subject area, and an online results report to track development each year Top performers are eligible for one of the highly coveted ICAS medals.
Your child’s ICAS certificates will show their results and the login details, “TAP ID and Pin”. - Use these to enter the Results Portal (https://orti.icasassessments.com/ortiStudent).
How to participate in ICAS
If you wish for your child to participate in ICAS this year, please go to the Parent Portal to register for your chosen subjects.
You can do this in one of two ways:
1. Direct login link – faster!
Use this link to log directly into the shop and start registering: https://shop icasassessments com/pages/parent-payment/XPQ902
2. Log in using the PPS code
Visit our shop and use our PPS code to log in:
Shop link: PPS code:
https://shop.icasassessments.com/pages/pps XPQ902
Registration for all subject areas closes on Monday 27th July at 11:59pm. This year, our students can elect to sit the following assessments:
Please note, we cannot facilitate refunds or make alterations as all money is paid directly to ICAS Assessments.
Read the terms and conditions here: ( conditions/#icas-parents).
https://www.icasassessments.com/icasa-terms-and-
Privacy collection statement
The following information is a privacy notification about how your child’s data is kept private and secure
ICAS Assessment is owned by Janison Solutions Pty Ltd (We, Us, Our)
To deliver assessment products, Janison will require your child’s School to obtain your consent to provide Janison with certain personal information of students Janison will collect, store, use, disclose and otherwise deal with such personal information in accordance with its privacy policy (below). We are aware of our responsibility to protect personal information related to children and students from being disclosed when we deliver an ICAS Assessments product. Unless you, as the child’s legal guardian consents, we will not:
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• collect any personal information or data of children other than the information we need for the successful completion of an assessment, test, or exam transfer any personal information we obtain from a child in the delivery of assessments and tests to any jurisdiction outside of Australia share any personal information relating to children with any third parties (except for those third parties necessary for us to carry out our Services or provide our Products e.g., medal engraving). use any personal information or data relating to children for marketing purposes.
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You can view our full privacy policy at https://www.janison.com/privacy-policy/. We may retain personal information and data relevant to a child for their future purposes or for research purposes by Janison for the duration of the school life cycle of the child. However, if you or your child at any time wish to have their personal information or data removed from our systems, they or you may opt out by simply contacting our Privacy Officer at privacy@janison com or by contacting icasassessments@janison com
We are proud to be offering ICAS to our students this yearand encourage you to consider entering your child Please do not hesitate to contact the school office if you have any questions
Kind regards,
Anthea Field Talent Development Coordinator
